The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center created the National Wildflower Week back in 1987. It is the first whole week of May celebrating “the beauty and importance of native wildflowers across the United States,” as the Center writes. Although several … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #347: Break the Rules! Before I found out there were rules in photography, I was simply shooting what I liked. I agree that rules help make a shot a better image. However, there are times when your intuition speaks … Read More

Bluebonnets are the official State of Texas flower. However, there is not a shortage of beautiful wildflowers in the state. Since early spring, we can admire the beauty that covers our fields. Indian Paintbrushes, Indian Blankets (Firewheels), Halberd-Leaved Rose Mallows, … Read More

Texas Wildflower Day is an annual celebration held on the fourth Saturday of April. According to the Native Plant Society of Texas, this is a “45-year-old tradition that celebrates the beauty, importance, and diversity of Texas wildflowers and promotes conservation … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #345: My Go-To Places Like other team members already expressed here, my go-to places vary a lot, sometimes daily. As long as I have my camera handy, I’ll be comfortable. When I read John’s Lens-Artists challenge for the … Read More

About a week ago, the field behind our house was lit up with Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) flowers. It was an invitation to explore the beauty and delicate details they have. Here are three macros in monochrome. That is … Read More

The Texas Gayfeather (Liatris punctata var. mucronata) is one of those flowers that brings striking beauty to the vibrant colors of Texas wildflowers. They are also known as Texas Blazing Star or Narrow-leaf Gayfeather. It is a perennial wildflower native … Read More

On the last day of March, I went on a bike ride to check out spring wildflowers on the Georgetown side of Teravista. I got more than I had anticipated. Here are a few of the wildflowers I saw on … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #343 – Seen on my Last Outing I had already picked what would have been my post for this latest Lens-Artists challenge. After having had a mild flu case two weeks ago, I was ready to get out … Read More

After seeing this nature trail many times on my way to a grocery store, I decided to visit it one day. Wow, what I’d been missing! The Copperfield Nature Trail is a small trail (about 4 miles or 6.5 km … Read More